Parenting / Childcare
In Japan, there are various government services to support parenting. Specific services depend on the municipality, so please consult the local municipal office where you live.
- Learn about childcare support services → Guide for Ukrainian Displaced Persons by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan（Japanese / English / Ukrainian）
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Opening a Bank Account
To open a bank account in Japan, you must go to the bank counter. You may be asked to provide an identification paper, documents showing your address and period of stay（e.g. reside(...)
Extension of period of stay
Application documents are required to be submitted to the Regional Immigration Services Bureau, before the currently approved period of stay expires. Extension of the period of sta(...)
Phone calls
Anyone can make a call using public telephones. They can be found in public facilities including stations, parks, and municipal offices. If you own a SIM-free phone, which can be u(...)
Housing and Accommodation
In Japan, there are low-rent public housing that local authorities offer for people with low incomes, apart from rental properties. Particularly for those who fled from Ukraine, lo(...)
Refugee Status
Seeking asylum abroad is a fundamental right under international law. Japan is a signatory state of the Refugee Convention, so the Japanese Government has a responsibility to those(...)
